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Ferrari F430 (2005-) Review

Category: Exotic Sports 5 out of 5

Summary of the Ferrari F430 (2005-)

Price Range: £118,500 to £172,625

Assets

Excitingly focused mini-Enzo looks, fabulously energetic engine, ultra-sharp but easy-to-drive handling, an F1 shift which works as it should, huge stopping power with optional carbon-ceramic brakes, every drive is a special occasion. Servicing is cheaper than for 360, too.

Drawbacks

Thirsty on fuel, low nose easy to scrape, infuriating switching-off bleep, you can't open the glovebox with the ignition off

Verdict

All the thrills of a 360 Modena but with tougher looks and the oversteer reined in. The smallest Ferrari is more desirable than ever.

Ferrari 430 Review

Running Costs3 out of 5

This is the biggest snag with running a Ferrari, given its dismal fuel consumption (15.4mpg on the official combined test cycle), but the news is better than it used to be. The F1 transmission's clutch should no longer be the regular service item it seemingly could be in the 360, and there are no cambelts to need regular replacement. The electronics should be trouble-free, and depreciation should be low judging by that of past 'entry-level' Ferraris - the breed is always in demand. That sweetens the hefty purchase price.

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Ferrari 430 Running Costs Statistics

Mpg Range
15.4mpg () to 18.6mpg (Spider)
CO2 Range
345g/km (Coupe) to 360g/km (Scuderia)(Incomplete data)
Insurance Group Range
20
Tax Group Range
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